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‘Against Hindutva’: BMC Removes Dia Mirza's Anti-Pollution Diwali Video After BJP Protests

Imran Khan apologises to Bombay HC, SC allows green crackers & more​

  • Imran Khan tendered anapology in the Bombay HC over joining an anti-SIR protest as a US citizen; Leave India notice stays in abeyance until December 7.
  • Supreme Court allowed green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8, with a complete ban from November 9 .
  • BMC pulled Dia Mirza’s pollution-free Diwali video after a BJP objection, with Mumbai’s mayor calling her “anti-Hindu”.
  • Halloween weekend shootings across the US left at least 24 dead and 94 injured, including multiple incidents in Dallas, Delaware and near university campuses.
  • Justice Vikram Nath dismissed a plea on a 700 per cent airfare hike with “Don’t travel by air. Next case,” passing no order.

Here are the top news stories of the day:Imran Khan apologises to Bombay HC over anti-SIR protest; Leave India notice on hold

Actor Imran Khan tendered an unconditional apology after the Bombay high court reprimanded him for joining an anti-SIR protest despite being a US citizen. The court asked how the US would react if an Indian national protested there. Following the apology, the court set the next hearing for December 7 and kept the Leave India notice in abeyance until then. Read full story.

Green crackers only: SC permits Diwali bursting in Delhi-NCR for two days

The Supreme Court permitted the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8 between 6 am and 7 am, and 8 pm and 10 pm, with a complete ban coming into effect from November 9. The court barred crackers containing barium and those not approved by CSIR-NEERI, and ordered no-cracker zones within 300 metres of hospitals, health centres, old-age homes and educational institutions. Read full story.

Mumbai mayor calls Dia Mirza ‘anti-Hindu’ as BMC removes her Diwali campaign clip

The BMC removed actor Dia Mirza’s video from its pollution-free Diwali campaign after Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam objected to her inclusion. Mayor Ritu Tawde called Mirza “always anti-Hindu” and said she had been blacklisted. Mirza responded that she had not charged any fee and questioned criticism of a campaign made in public interest under a Bombay high court directive.

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Evening newswrap: Imran Khan apologises to Bombay HC, SC allows green crackers & more | India News

Imran Khan apologises to Bombay HC, SC allows green crackers & more​ Imran Khan tendered anapology in the Bombay HC over joining an anti-SIR protest as a US citizen; Leave India notice stays in abeyance until December 7. Supreme Court allowed green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8, with a complete ban from November 9 .BMC pulled Dia Mirza's pollution-free Diwali video after a BJP objection, with Mumbai's mayor calling her "anti-Hindu".Halloween weekend shootings across the US left at least 24 dead and 94 injured, including multiple incidents in Dallas, Delaware and near university campuses.Justice Vikram Nath dismissed a plea on a 700 per cent airfare hike with "Don't travel by air. Next case," passing no order.Here are the top news stories of the day:Imran Khan apologises to Bombay HC over anti-SIR protest; Leave India notice on holdActor Imran Khan tendered an unconditional apology after the Bombay high court reprimanded him for joining an anti-SIR protest despite being a US citizen. The court asked how the US would react if an Indian national protested there. Following the apology, the court set the next hearing for December 7 and kept the Leave India notice in abeyance until then. Read full story.Green crackers only: SC permits Diwali bursting in Delhi-NCR for two daysThe Supreme Court permitted the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8 between 6 am and 7 am, and 8 pm and 10 pm, with a complete ban coming into effect from November 9. The court barred crackers containing barium and those not approved by CSIR-NEERI, and ordered no-cracker zones within 300 metres of hospitals, health centres, old-age homes and educational institutions. Read full story.Mumbai mayor calls Dia Mirza 'anti-Hindu' as BMC removes her Diwali campaign clipThe BMC removed actor Dia Mirza's video from its pollution-free Diwali campaign after Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam objected to her inclusion. Mayor Ritu Tawde called Mirza "always anti-Hindu" and said she had been blacklisted. Mirza responded that she had not charged any fee and questioned criticism of a campaign made in public interest under a Bombay high court directive. Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRead full story.Halloween weekend shootings leave at least 24 dead, 94 injured across USMore than two dozen people were killed and nearly 100 injured in shootings across the US over Halloween weekend, from California to Delaware. Incidents included three shootings in Dallas's Deep Ellum district that left at least four dead and 15 injured, and two mass shootings in Delaware within just over an hour. Read full story.'Don't travel by air': SC judge dismisses plea on 700% airfare hikeJustice Vikram Nath told counsel arguing a plea on a 700 per cent airfare hike, "Don't travel by air. Next case," before moving to the next matter. No order was passed on the submission. Under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026, effective January 1, 2027, the government will let market forces determine airfares without interference except in extraordinary situations.Read full story.

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